Project Accountant

Randstad USA; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Spring, TX is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to partner with the Business Unit Financial Controller, GM, and Project Managers to drive project profitability. You will oversee EACs, revenue recognition under IFRS 15, and project costing against budgets and forecasts.

The role requires 5+ years in cost/project accounting within a manufacturing environment, strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and advanced Excel. Excellent cross-functional communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, project accounting, FP&A, or financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting environments (standard costing, inventory, labor & overhead burden rates, and project accounting).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly Estimates at Completion (EAC) workbooks; review findings with Project Managers and present insights to executive management.
• Execute monthly revenue recognition calculations and prepare journal entries in strict compliance with IFRS 15 (over-time revenue recognition / percentage-of-completion).
• Review project and facility costs against budgets to ensure proper allocation and variance tracking.
• Build and maintain weekly project forecasts covering project costs, invoicing schedules, and revenue calculations.
• Monitor project billing milestones to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and collection.
• Assist with change order costing, contract reviews, and bid/proposal support.
• Prepare revenue recognition memos and provide auditors with contract, EAC, and cost data as required.
• Serve as a financial partner across departments, supporting continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and company strategic goals.

Skills

Project accounting

GAAP knowledge

IFRS 15

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Dynamics ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

An industry-leading energy technology organization is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Project Accountant to join the team in Spring, TX. In this role, you will partner closely with the Business Unit Financial Controller, General Manager, and Project Managers to drive project profitability and operational success. You will oversee monthly estimates at completion (EAC), manage revenue recognition under IFRS 15, monitor project billing, and analyze project costs against budgets and weekly forecasts.

If you thrive in a manufacturing environment, have experience in project or cost accounting, and excel at translating complex project data into actionable financial insights, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Work Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, project accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or financial reporting.
• Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in a manufacturing accounting environment (e.g., standard costing, inventory, labor & overhead burden rates, and project accounting).

Technical Skills

• Mandatory expertise in GAAP Accounting Standards and IFRS 15 (over-time / percent-complete revenue recognition).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptionaltechnical ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, legal documents, and customer contracts.

Core Competencies

• Verbal and written communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive business and financial information with discretion.

salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• EAC & Financial Analysis: Prepare and analyze monthly Estimates at Completion (EAC) workbooks; review findings with Project Managers and present insights to executive management.
• Revenue Recognition: Execute monthly revenue recognition calculations and prepare journal entries in strict compliance with IFRS 15 (over-time revenue recognition / percentage-of-completion).
• Budgeting & Cost Allocation: Review project and facility costs against budgets to ensure proper allocation and variance tracking.
• Forecasting: Build and maintain weekly project forecasts covering project costs, invoicing schedules, and revenue calculations.
• Milestone Billing & Cash Flow: Monitor project billing milestones to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and collection.
• Bids & Proposals Support: Assist with change order costing, contract reviews, and bid/proposal support.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Prepare revenue recognition memos and provide auditors with contract, EAC, and cost data as required.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a financial partner across departments, supporting continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and company strategic goals.

The essential functions of this role include

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Project Accounting (5 years of experience is required)
• GAAP (5 years of experience is required)
• IFRS (5 years of experience is required)
• Dynamics (5 years of experience is required)
• Microsoft Excel (5 years of experience is required)
• Financial Analysis (5 years of experience is required)
• Project Cost

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• Bachelors (required)